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KW52 HPC

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

74,910 mi
Last recorded74,910 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW52 HPC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2017 74,910 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater obscured but not more than 50% mirror (1.4.A.2d)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edges

Pass 10 Apr 2016 73,122 miles

Nail In Tyre - O/S/F

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 31 Mar 2016 73,100 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nail In Tyre - O/S/F

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 71,781 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Mar 2015 71,774 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 70,023 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 66,600 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 66,600 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 63,611 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Apr 2012 63,611 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 58,562 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 52,531 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 47,814 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 47,814 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 41,862 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 35,982 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 31,663 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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KW52 HPC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 81,364 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KW52 HPC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KW52 HPC registered?

KW52 HPC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 February 2003.

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